Cruises to Heraklion in 2026 & 2027
Heraklion is the capital of Crete, Greece, and one of the island’s main cruise ports. The city has a busy harbour, Venetian walls, museums, markets and old streets close to the centre. Many visitors head to the Palace of Knossos, one of Crete’s best-known archaeological sites, linked with the Minoan civilisation. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum adds useful context for those interested in ancient history. Passengers can also stay in town to visit churches, cafés, and waterfront walks. Heraklion suits travellers who want Greek island culture, archaeology and a practical city visit in one day.
Queen Anne Cunard Line Mediterranean 20 September 2026
Cruise from Southampton – Cádiz (tours to Seville) – Mykonos Town, Mykonos – Thira, Santorini – Piraeus (tours to Athens) – Heraklion, Crete – Katakolon – Cagliari (Sardinia) – Gibraltar – Return to Southampton.
Cruise from SouthamptonBalmoral Fred. Olsen Mediterranean 30 September 2026
Cruise from Southampton – Vigo – Cádiz (tours to Seville) – Málaga – Cartagena (Spain) – Alicante (Overnight onboard) – Maó (Menorca) – Savona – La Spezia – Bastia (Corsica) – Propriano (Corsica) – Salerno (Overnight…
Cruise from SouthamptonArcadia J613 P&O Cruises Mediterranean 2 October 2026
Cruise from Southampton – Motril (tours to Granada) – Palermo (Sicily) – Piraeus (tours to Athens) – Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus) – Thira (Santorini) – Heraklion (Crete) – Gibraltar – Return to Southampton.
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